Business, international

Labour pains

Article Abstract:

Many Britons are uneasy with employment rates and practices despite the April 1993 drop in joblessness to 10.5%. Economists fear inflation, while employees fear unfair labor practices such as firings just before the two-year unemployment insurance vesting period.

Fine figures: unemployment

Article Abstract:

The British government claims credit for four consecutive months of falling jobless rates, and says its labor-market reforms are working. Critics point to stagnant job growth and hint at statistical manipulation by the government.